“Anyone who has ever raised a child, held a newborn baby or witnessed the miracle of birth knows that life is a sacred and precious gift that must be protected from the moment of conception."

“These men and women are on duty around the clock to defend us."

"Please be advised that traffic from the 273 to as far north as the 278 mile marker (Warren exit) in Huntington County will be slow moving for the time being."

"It is good to be home. I send you all my love and gratitude."

"Ponds at Lakeside and Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Parks will continue to be closed this weekend."

“With so much discussion regarding this flu season, it is important for Hoosiers to understand there is a difference between influenza and what is commonly called the stomach flu."

"The Screening will be held at IPFW in Neff Hall and attendants will have an opportunity to sit with the Derby Girls while they watch the film."

"Swimmers who do not pass the test, or do not wish to take it, will be required to wear a lifejacket for protection or have an adult present within reach."

"Board members play an important role in guiding and advising the award-winning Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo."

“Who knows what might come zipping by at other times when the toboggans are not."

"The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. and an open house will follow from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m."

The Three Rivers Festival issued this statement today:

"A five song set, the January 25th Elton John “Live” Concert at Sweetwater Sound, will begin at approximately 12:30 am. The doors will be open at midnight."

“Reuse of the former Scott’s building is a high priority for our community and we look forward to working with the EDC and other local partners to support this endeavor.”

Remarks prepared for delivery by Gov. Mike Pence at Tuesday's State of the State address:

"High winds and low temperatures have produced a thin, smooth ice cover on both Lakeside and Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Park ponds."

"To cope with the Arctic air, Hoosiers may turn to alternative heating methods to help warm their homes."

The speech is free and open to the public.

"With common effort and common purpose, with passion and dedication, let us answer the call of history and carry into an uncertain future that precious light of freedom."

“While crime can happen anywhere, apartment residents need to be more aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious activity."

"Lafayette Place Historic District in Fort Wayne, roughly bounded by Lafayette and Calhoun Streets, and Pettit and McKinnie Avenues is significant in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Community Planning."

The 27-year GM worker was laid off for 13 months.

Attacking firearms and ignoring children is not a solution to the crisis we face as a nation.

Dan Ball has won two Emmy awards and has been nominated five separate times.

"If parents and teachers, police officers and pastors, if hunters and sportsmen, if responsible gun owners, if Americans of every background stand up and say, enough; we’ve suffered too much pain and care too much about our children to allow this to continue – then change will come."

“This pharmacy failed to ensure its epidural steroid injections were safe for patients which led to devastating harm."

"The March for Life concludes at the E. Ross Adair Federal Building with post-abortion testimonies from the Silent No More Awareness Campaign."

"As part of the effort to streamline local governments’ land-use permitting processes, the public is invited to learn about and comment on proposed changes to planning and zoning regulations."

A report received from the Whitley County Notification System Tuesday morning:

“We are pleased to announce that Dunham's Sporting Goods will also be added to The Glenbrook Commons Shopping Center later in 2013."

"Health officials say two of the deaths occurred in individuals younger than 18 years of age."

The Allen County Highway Department’s south maintenance garage is reporting the following conditions along roads due to high water as of 3:15 p.m.

"Any resident who wishes to address the Council will be given two minutes to speak."

Each of us has a role to play. Each of us has a torch to light.Whatever it is you can do, do

"As they gear up for the spring release of their much-anticipated new album, multi-platinum rock band ALICE IN CHAINS have announced a North American tour and will include a stop at the Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne on May 21."

"All Community Harvest Food Bank Farm Wagon distributions (Allen, DeKalb and LaGrange counties) are canceled today due to extremely cold outside temperatures."

Closure is due to rising waters in the St. Mary's River, north of Pleasant Mills

Gov. Mitch Daniels' office has released this letter Daniels wrote today to state employees:

The Fort Wayne-South Bend Roman Catholic Diocese issued this statement today, dated Wednesday and attributed to Bishop John M. D'Arcy:

From a report received Friday morning: The Indiana State Police, with the assistance of the DeKalb County Sheriff Department is currently on scene of a two vehicle fatal crash that occurred at approximately 8:30 this morning on State Road 1 just north of the Allen/DeKalb County Line.

Indiana State Police at Fort Wayne issued this news release today:

The Shepherds United coalition issued this statement today:

A report received Friday morning from the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department:

A report received Thursday morning: On January 3, 2013 at 1:07 AM Williams County 9-1-1 received a cellphone call of a reported structure fire at 316 North Beech Street.

Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-3rd, issued this statement this afternoon:

The White House issued this statement from President Obama today:

Sen. Dan Coats, R-Ind., issued this statement early today: